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Many families use complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) due to limited effective treatments. This review examines popular CIM options, their perceived effectiveness, and safety for children with ASD.

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  • Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM)

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 0.6%-1.7% of children, with core symptoms of social-communication deficits and restricted interests.
  • Co-occurring irritability, hyperactivity, and insomnia in ASD negatively impact adaptive functioning and quality of life.
  • Current FDA-approved pharmacologic agents for ASD target irritability, not core symptoms, and carry significant side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review popular complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) treatments used by families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • To discuss the perceived efficacy and safety of these CIM treatments.
  • To provide clinical recommendations based on available data and established criteria.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) treatments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Analysis of survey data on CIM usage rates and perceived effectiveness.
  • Evaluation of treatments using SECS (Safety, Efficacy, Cost, and Sustainability) versus RUDE (Risks, Uncertainty, Data, and Efficacy) criteria.

Main Results:

  • 27% to 88% of families report using CIM treatments for ASD.
  • Frequently used CIM treatments include multivitamins, elimination diets, and Methyl B12 injections.
  • Perceived most effective CIM treatments are sensory integration, melatonin, and antifungals.

Conclusions:

  • Families increasingly turn to CIM for ASD due to limited conventional treatment options and perceived safety.
  • Physicians should enhance their knowledge of CIM to better support families.
  • Further research with high-quality data is needed to establish the efficacy and safety of many CIM treatments for ASD.